Princess Diana
I remember as a kid, we had a paper doll of princess Diana and it was the one my sisters and I always fought over. I can't even remember who's it rightfully was, but growing up she was always someone I looked up to. She was such a captivating women, which is ultimately a huge part of why she died. Her life was far from the fairytale romance it was 'supposed' to be, but she always maintained her grace and humanity and her work as a humanitarian has always been inspiring.
Harriet Tubman
My mom used to read to me and my sisters every night growing up. I remember falling asleep cuddled up next to her, and I remember one book in particular about a tremendously brave woman named Harriet Tubman who helped over 70 slaves find their way to freedom along the underground railroad. I can still picture the blue-ish green cover of the book. Now that I'm older and have become a bit of a early-American history buff I've learned that she even volunteered as a nurse and spy for the Union army during the civil war. She was awesome.
Clara Barton
You know those trivia questions you always get right? Random as they may be? I always get the "who founded the American Red Cross?" question right. I remember having to do a report on her in elementary school and for some reason she has always stuck with me. The Red Cross is an incredible institution and just one part of her amazing legacy.
Grace Kelly
Please don't read into the fact that there are two bonified princesses on this list. But I distinctly remember being at home with my mom as a child, I was too young to be in school yet so I would spend my days with my mom. I remember one day in particular, she was watching "To Catch A Thief" while she folding laundry, and when Grace Kelly came out in that huge golden dress, I was entranced, possibly even more than Cary Grant (though in a completely different way). There's a reason she is the gold standard of grace, poise, and femininity.
And of course, if you haven't been able to tell from each of my stories, my mother has been the single greatest female-influence in my life, and though these are incredible women, she puts them all to shame!
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